Cleveland
Browns
5-2
45
FINAL
21
Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cleveland Browns topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 45-21 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Browns' momentum but also puts them in a strong position as the playoff race heats up.
Quinshon Judkins was the star of the show for Cleveland, racking up an impressive 185 rushing yards and contributing significantly to the scoreline. Denzel Boston also made his mark, leading the receiving corps with 107 yards and helping to stretch the Steelers' defense. Despite a respectable outing from Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns, it wasn't enough to keep pace with the explosive Browns offense.
Defensively, the Browns were able to apply pressure when it mattered most, highlighted by Tyson Campbell's interception that shifted the game's momentum. While Greg Rousseau of the Steelers recorded three sacks, it was Cleveland's ability to stifle key drives and make crucial stops that ultimately dictated the outcome. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Browns' defense forced a turnover, allowing their offense to extend their lead and maintain control of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 38 | 20 | 53% | 267 | 3 | 4 | 61.9 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 14 | 8 | 57% | 213 | 3 | 0 | 141.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 14 | 185 | 13.2 | 52 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 19 | 70 | 3.7 | 25 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Boston | WR | 4 | 107 | 26.8 | 15 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 23 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 26 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 18 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 30 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 36 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

